GOLD Program

Growing Older & Living Dangerously

GOLD is a Brisbane City Council active and healthy lifestyle program which provides free or low-cost activities for residents 50 years and over. Participating in our GOLD program craft workshops is a great way to learn a new skill and meet new people. Burnie Brae in partnership with the Brisbane City Council GOLD program is offering a series of exciting craft workshops in 2019. The low cost workshops are conducted by a qualified craft teacher and all materials are supplied.

Bookings essential, phone (07) 3624 2121

$5.00 per workshop – payment required at the time of booking

Spray Tie Dye

Tuesday, 10th of September

2pm – 4pm

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From shirts to towels, this activity provides you with a blank canvas to spray and stencil a mist of creative colour.

Tassel it up

Tuesday, 8th of October

2pm – 4pm

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Create a variety of tassels; leather, multimedia, or decorative. Use them as a key ring, curtain tie, hair tie or whatever else you can think of.

Rag Rug Making

Tuesday, 22nd of October

2pm – 4pm

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Use old t-shirts and clothes to make a hardwearing and colourful rug for any room. No tools required!

You on a Plate

Tuesday, 12th of November

2pm – 4pm

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Make a plate with your own individual design. Learn how to paint with permanent ceramic paint in a non-traditional way. This can be a memorable item to display or to use every day. Plates and food safe paints are included.

Upcycle your Local Paper

Tuesday, 10th of December

2pm – 4pm

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Learn how to recycle your local newspaper and other recyclables into items such as wallets, clutches and card holders. Reduce waste in an easy and creative way.